Pre-Game Thread for a Meaningles Bears Game

[Bowhunting Viking]

Only a joke... But they could run the victory formation all day. Don't need a starter for that. Total offense would be -50 yards for the day. How's that for rest? Take balls to do that one. So it won't happen.

Lol... or put Treadwell and Abdullah in the backfield and run the Wildcat all day, alternating carries.
Then again, our luck it would work and they would try to do it in the WC game.

[4mnvikings82]

Kirk cousins and the vikings as a whole are not going to be able to match up against the best teams in the league. This is not a team worth getting invested in. They are one and done.

I agree the only reason we are in the playoff is because we got lucky to play the NFC East that was four of our wins right there

[Maelstrom88]

Only a joke... But they could run the victory formation all day. Don't need a starter for that. Total offense would be -50 yards for the day. How's that for rest? Take balls to do that one. So it won't happen.

Why not use the opportunity to see of Mannion is the QB of the future?

[CharVike]

Only a joke... But they could run the victory formation all day. Don't need a starter for that. Total offense would be -50 yards for the day. How's that for rest? Take balls to do that one. So it won't happen.

Lol... or put Treadwell and Abdullah in the backfield and run the Wildcat all day, alternating carries.
Then again, our luck it would work and they would try to do it in the WC game.

That's exactly what would happen. And then it would flop.

[J. Kapp 11]

This is tough.

The game isn't being shown in my area (Green Bay - Detroit is on Fox). Normally I have a place I like to go to watch the Vikings when they're not on TV.

However, I'm not sure I want to go spend money on food and drink to watch a meaningless game where half our starters will be on the bench against a Bears team that's about as exciting as watching grass grow. If we lose, no big deal. If we win, who cares? We're still the No. 6 seed.

Ugh. What to do?

[The negotiator]

This is tough.

The game isn't being shown in my area (Green Bay - Detroit is on Fox). Normally I have a place I like to go to watch the Vikings when they're not on TV.

However, I'm not sure I want to go spend money on food and drink to watch a meaningless game where half our starters will be on the bench against a Bears team that's about as exciting as watching grass grow. If we lose, no big deal. If we win, who cares? We're still the No. 6 seed.

Ugh. What to do?

My thoughts exactly Kapp. But, if I don’t go, I’ll be checking for updates on the game and be restless during the game. The only reason for me to watch is to see if any non starters stand out. Second, I’m thinking the bears defensive line is licking their chops knowing they can pad their stats based on what happened the last time we played them. Watching Green Bay-Detroit would put me in a surly mood for sure. Maybe I’ll ask the wife if she has any ideas. If I know her, she will want to go for a walk. No good options here on my end.

[Maelstrom88]

This is tough.

The game isn't being shown in my area (Green Bay - Detroit is on Fox). Normally I have a place I like to go to watch the Vikings when they're not on TV.

However, I'm not sure I want to go spend money on food and drink to watch a meaningless game where half our starters will be on the bench against a Bears team that's about as exciting as watching grass grow. If we lose, no big deal. If we win, who cares? We're still the No. 6 seed.

Ugh. What to do?

I wouldn't. It's like the fourth game of the preseason except the Bears will be trying really hard by playing starters.

[MikethePurple]

I’m bummed this is going to be my first and only game to see live at the stadium (tickets are waaay too expensive). It’s been my first chance to see a game when I’m in town visiting family and it’s going to be a glorified pre-season game. Not what I was hoping for when we got tickets months ago Only silver lining I can take away is that it won’t be an emotionally draining game as it really doesn’t matter what happens as long as no injuries occur. But it’s definitely taking the excitement out of the experience

[Texas Vike]

I’m bummed this is going to be my first and only game to see live at the stadium (tickets are waaay too expensive). It’s been my first chance to see a game when I’m in town visiting family and it’s going to be a glorified pre-season game. Not what I was hoping for when we got tickets months ago Only silver lining I can take away is that it won’t be an emotionally draining game as it really doesn’t matter what happens as long as no injuries occur. But it’s definitely taking the excitement out of the experience

That's horrible luck. Sorry to hear it! I'd be equally bummed in your situation, especially as you're visiting from out of town.
It's probably better than having gone to last week's game, at least. Seeing the Pack beat us live at home might kill me.

Also: since you're in Portland, if SEA wins tomorrow night, you'll have a chance to drive up to the wildcard game vs. the Seahawks, which would be quite a different experience!

[S197]

I’m bummed this is going to be my first and only game to see live at the stadium (tickets are waaay too expensive). It’s been my first chance to see a game when I’m in town visiting family and it’s going to be a glorified pre-season game. Not what I was hoping for when we got tickets months ago Only silver lining I can take away is that it won’t be an emotionally draining game as it really doesn’t matter what happens as long as no injuries occur. But it’s definitely taking the excitement out of the experience

You should get a good look at some of the younger guys and how they play against 1st teamers. Watts, Samia, Dozier, Hollins etc.

Unfortunately that’s the risk with a week 17 game but it should still be a nice experience. The stadium is amazing.

[MikethePurple]

I’m bummed this is going to be my first and only game to see live at the stadium (tickets are waaay too expensive). It’s been my first chance to see a game when I’m in town visiting family and it’s going to be a glorified pre-season game. Not what I was hoping for when we got tickets months ago Only silver lining I can take away is that it won’t be an emotionally draining game as it really doesn’t matter what happens as long as no injuries occur. But it’s definitely taking the excitement out of the experience

That's horrible luck. Sorry to hear it! I'd be equally bummed in your situation, especially as you're visiting from out of town.
It's probably better than having gone to last week's game, at least. Seeing the Pack beat us live at home might kill me.

Also: since you're in Portland, if SEA wins tomorrow night, you'll have a chance to drive up to the wildcard game vs. the Seahawks, which would be quite a different experience!

Yeah I was a little worried that going to a Week 17 game there could be this chance. But with coming back at holiday time it’s really the only option.

Ha, yeah on the other hand, last week probably would’ve been worse. So there’s that .

It seems like they’ve been playing in Seattle a lot these recent years. I’ve thought about going to one of those games but they are pretty pricey too. And if I’m paying that much I also want to be around a bunch of Vikings fans! It’s pretty rare that I see that and its always nice even when I’m here and I see people with Vikings regalia and Vikings beer signs!

[MikethePurple]

I’m bummed this is going to be my first and only game to see live at the stadium (tickets are waaay too expensive). It’s been my first chance to see a game when I’m in town visiting family and it’s going to be a glorified pre-season game. Not what I was hoping for when we got tickets months ago Only silver lining I can take away is that it won’t be an emotionally draining game as it really doesn’t matter what happens as long as no injuries occur. But it’s definitely taking the excitement out of the experience

You should get a good look at some of the younger guys and how they play against 1st teamers. Watts, Samia, Dozier, Hollins etc.

Unfortunately that’s the risk with a week 17 game but it should still be a nice experience. The stadium is amazing.

Yeah it was in the back of my mind when we got Week 17 tickets but it’s the only timing I can do. I’m just going to enjoy the stadium and the fact that the game at least won’t be a disappointing one because it’s a meaningless game. Ha, how sad is it to be a Vikings fan and be trained to set that bar that low.

[fiestavike]

The Vikings are going to get thumped today, and it may be a psychological advantage that the backups will be in the game. It provides a reason for getting thumped that wouldn't be there if the Vikings starters played and they still got thumped, which, in all likelihood is what would happen. We'll wind up exactly 10-6, and one and done, and move onto the next season. I do not look forward to the endless debates about whether Cousins or the OL is to blame, or to the likely prospect that the team commits to Cousins for the long term after this year, despite his glaring deficiencies. This season has been one of the least exciting renditions of Vikings football for me...perhaps the least exciting ever. Nothing has happened that one couldn't see coming from a mile away. There have been no twists and turns this year, just exactly what you would expect. At no point has the team given me any hope or expectation of going anywhere special, but unlike past years, where a bad team holds the promise of looming changes, this rendition has me just holding my breath and dreading that they might commit to this QB longterm, and consign themselves to mediocrity. The real possibility of trading Kirk Cousins or drafting his replacement is the only thing that would make the coming season any better than this one.

[Bowhunting Viking]

That's horrible luck. Sorry to hear it! I'd be equally bummed in your situation, especially as you're visiting from out of town.
It's probably better than having gone to last week's game, at least. Seeing the Pack beat us live at home might kill me.

Also: since you're in Portland, if SEA wins tomorrow night, you'll have a chance to drive up to the wildcard game vs. the Seahawks, which would be quite a different experience!

Yeah I was a little worried that going to a Week 17 game there could be this chance. But with coming back at holiday time it’s really the only option.

Ha, yeah on the other hand, last week probably would’ve been worse. So there’s that .

It seems like they’ve been playing in Seattle a lot these recent years. I’ve thought about going to one of those games but they are pretty pricey too. And if I’m paying that much I also want to be around a bunch of Vikings fans! It’s pretty rare that I see that and its always nice even when I’m here and I see people with Vikings regalia and Vikings beer signs!

Well Buddy at least you can give us all a live view opinion of Mannion as he will be playing today.
And as you stated at least its Alot more fun seeing it live in the home setting. I live in NW Ohio, so we always went to see the Vikes play in Detroit. Did it 5 times, in the old Silverdome. Everytime we of course were surrounded by Lions fans. 3 of the times we really cool and we had a pretty good time as we were amongst some pretty cool Lions fans and had some fun back n forth banter. It helped that we won, but it was all very fun civil back n forth.
The other 2 times weren't good at all. Unfortunately we were were in the middle of some very obnoxious fans. The one game I had had enough with the 4 drunk A holes behind us, and fortunately my wife talked me into moving to seats that were empty. Back in that period of my life, if I woulda just had 1 of my brawling buddies with me after the game we would have followed them out and continued it outside the stadium. But it was just my wife and I so I had to behave.
After that I said someday I want to go to a game in Minny and see them with my people lol.
Well when i turned 40 my present was tickets to the Vikings vs the Titans in the Metrodome on my actual birthday. We won, and it was so amazing being in the sea of purple and part of the clan and not the enemy.
So enjoy your day man and have a blast.
Hope they give u a win.

[J. Kapp 11]

This is tough.

The game isn't being shown in my area (Green Bay - Detroit is on Fox). Normally I have a place I like to go to watch the Vikings when they're not on TV.

However, I'm not sure I want to go spend money on food and drink to watch a meaningless game where half our starters will be on the bench against a Bears team that's about as exciting as watching grass grow. If we lose, no big deal. If we win, who cares? We're still the No. 6 seed.

Ugh. What to do?

I wouldn't. It's like the fourth game of the preseason except the Bears will be trying really hard by playing starters.

I went. I’m a sucker.

Did enjoy some nice craft beers. And it was fun watching Odenigbo score another TD, even though i5 got overturned on review. But yeah, mostly like watching a preseason game.